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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies

Postgraduate Course: Intensive Arabic B (IMES11022)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits50
Home subject areaIslamic and Middle Eastern Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe course consolidates the students' knowledge of the grammar and syntax of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) ; to develop further fluency in the reading of longer texts in MSA and to consolidate translation skills both into and from Arabic; to develop further the student?s ability in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, to allow the student to derive maximum benefit from the residence abroad.


Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?No
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralTutorial1-11 09:00 - 13:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Classes to be held in room 2/28, 19 George Square.
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module, the student should have acquired a sound knowledge of the essential grammar and syntax of MSA, and have developed his/her vocabulary to the point where he/she is able to cope without undue difficulty with extended texts in straightforward MSA.
The student should be able to translate straightforward pieces of prose texts into and out of Arabic; to read and understand extended prose texts written in straightforward MSA; to understand straightforward spoken MSA (e.g. a news broadcast); and to communicate orally in MSA on straightforward topics. Students should be able to translate straightforward pieces of prose texts into and out of Arabic; to read and understand extended prose texts written in straightforward MSA; to understand straightforward spoken MSA (e.g. a news broadcast);
and to communicate orally in MSA on straightforward topics.
The student will have developed enhanced oral, aural and written communication skills, presentational and interpersonal communication skills and experience of language learning techniques, enabling students to further their study of Arabic on their own initiative



Assessment Information
Classwork/Participation 10%, Mid-term assessment 30%, Progress Tests 10%, Final Exam (includes 2-hour written paper, listening, oral exam) 50%
Special Arrangements
Course only available for students enrolled on MSc in Arab World Studies or MSc in International Relations of the Middle East with Arabic.
Additional Information
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Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMr Jonathan Featherstone
Tel:
Email: Jonathan.Featherstone@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Olivia Little
Tel:
Email: olivia.little@ed.ac.uk
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